Project Manager Relationship Management
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JULIE A. HAMILTON
Tempe, AZ ***** 630-***-**** ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile
PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR
Dynamic, astute, and highly experienced Procurement Management professional. Leverages exceptional negotiation skills, vendor management, relationship management, and strong business acumen to successfully manage the end-to-end contract negotiation and purchasing process, delivering win-win solutions and results aligned with organizational strategic goals. Remains current on all regulatory requirements for contracts/procurement management, conducting due diligence, and ensuring alignment with policies and procedures, and all applicable contract terms and conditions to mitigate any risks.
senior management skills
Contracts Management
Audit and Compliance
Negotiation
Vendor/Supplier Risk Management
Relationship Management
Risk Mitigation
Business Process Improvement
Budget & Forecasting
Project Management
Technical Skills
SAP, JD Edwards-Enterprise One, Timberline, Sage, Buzz Saw, CMS, Bluebeam, Builder MT, Builder Pro, Adobe Professional, Ariba SAP Contract Management, and New Star/Constellation, Cognos, EPMS, MLIS, ServiceNow, Builder Trend, and Procore.
Core Competencies
Tranquility Builders, Inc. 2024
Project Manager – Plainfield, IL
Manage single family houses and remodeling projects.
Lead initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and standardize product specifications.
Managed trade and their manufacturers to ensure fair market price.
Z MODULAR – STEEL MODULAR BUILD TO RENT COMMUNITIES 2023
Site Purchasing Manager
Manage Site Buyers in Arizona, Texas, and Canada.
Create a purchasing strategy to improve efficiencies and lower costs.
Evaluate and analyze purchasing trends to maintain margin.
HANCOCK BUILDERS – BUILD TO RENT COMMUNITIES 2022 - 2023
Senior Purchasing Manager
Negotiated and awarded bids to Trades for 8 communities worth $144 million dollars.
Created Bubble/GMP/Cost Plus Budgets for Owners.
Forecasted and budgeted all vertical construction costs.
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACT ROLE 2020-2022
Project Manager IT Project Manager Organization
Identified and worked to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall project, with particular emphasis on resolving issues with subcontractors.
Researched vendors for pricing, equipment availability and staffing.
Assisted technical team with preparation of deployments including reporting in Cognos, EPMS, and MLIS.
WILLIAM RYAN HOMES PHOENIX 2018-2019
Procurement Manager
Coordinated and negotiated fair market price, and organized, and managed multiple projects simultaneously including procurement of all building materials and labor.
Managed trade partners and their manufacturers to ensure products met specification targets and company pricing.
Awarded Rookie of The Year 2018.
Lead initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and standardize product specifications.
Managed a Purchasing Assistant and CSA.
IRIDIUM CONTRACT ROLE 2017-2018
Contracts Manager
Accountable for analyzing NDA’s, Government, Sales and Procurement Contracts
Evaluate Government, SCA, NDA, VAR, VAM, and VAD agreements for accuracy in the CMS computer conversion.
Train talent for the Content Management System.
AVNET CONTRACT ROLE 2016-2017
Contracts Manager
Accountable for transferring Avnet contracts to Tech Data.
Executed and reassigned all IT contracts for the merger and acquisition.
FIRST SOLAR LAY OFF 2014-2016
Procurement Manager
Accountable for the development and administration of subcontracts activities following established processes and guidelines.
Created and sustained an EPC system to manage frame agreements for the global division.
Negotiated, executed, and managed MCSA, Geotechnical MSSA, and Risk Assessment NDA’s with Global EPC vendors and saved $50,000 in legal fees.
Audited internal/external subcontractors for compliance, resulting in savings of $1M in fines.
Ensured SOX compliance through CAPS program.
HAMILTON CONSULTING SELF EMPLOYED 2008-2014
Procurement Management Leader
Owned and directly managed day-to-day operational activities, providing consulting services to clients, negotiating building contracts with trade partners across local and national business contacts.
Developed, administered, and streamlined bidding process for successful market pricing.
Leveraged strong business acumen, relationship management skills, and industry and technical expertise to negotiate fair market price and achieve significant savings for clients.
Established and maintained strategic relationships with builders, manufactures, and vendors.
LEXINGTON HOMES CHICAGO - MOVED TO ARIZONA 2012-2013
Procurement Manager
Coordinated and negotiated fair market price, and organized, and managed multiple projects simultaneously including procurement of all building materials such as lumber, resin, drywall, ad mechanicals, as well as union and non-union labor.
Managed trade partners and their manufacturers to ensure products met specification targets and company pricing.
K. HOVNANIAN CHICAGO CONTRACT ROLE 2011-2012
Procurement Manager
Maintained responsibility for national building program through corporate, ensuring below margin costs.
Developed cost estimates and special pricing for custom changes.
Negotiated with trade partner management on field issues, contract expirations, and pricing.
Managed trade and their manufacturers to ensure fair market price.
DIRECT BUY LAY OFF 2010
Procurement Manager
Accountable for strategic planning and execution of procurement activities for 150 stores, working closely with vendors, and ensuring alignment with company’s strategic goals.
Generated $500,000 in cost reduction through national contract negotiations.
WISEMAN HUGHES ENTERPRISES LAY OFF 2005-2008
Senior Procurement Manager
Managed a staff of six, and all functions related to purchasing and contracts management, leading initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and standardize product specification.
Negotiated and awarded all trade contracts that resulted in gross profit of 22%, which was 47% above national average.
LENNAR CHICAGO 2000-2005
Procurement Manager
Managed end-to-end contract cycle with focus on quality and cost improvement initiatives, and standardization f product specification.
Negotiated with vendors to meet budget targets, and achieved gross profit of 18% resulting in a 20% increase above national average.
Introduced and implemented the Buzz Saw estimating program throughout the organization and trained suppliers on system use.
Education
Direct Buy Executive Management Program
Construction Management Certification Program RCEC
College of DuPage, Lombard, IL
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